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Worsdale Family History

Worsdale Surname Meaning

from Nether or Over Wyresdale (Lancs) named after the river Wyre + Old Scandinavian dalr ‘valley’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Worsdale family from?

You can see how Worsdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worsdale family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Worsdale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 59 Worsdale families living in Staffordshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Worsdale's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Worsdale families in 1891.
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What did your Worsdale ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bus Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Worsdale. 34% of Worsdale men worked as a Bus Driver and 91% of Worsdale women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Worsdale were Farm Laboruer Heavy W and Private Means.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bus Driver
    34%
  • Potters Mouldmaker
    34%
  • Farm Laboruer Heavy W
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    6%
  • Private Means
    4%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Worsdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worsdale census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 374 immigration records available for the last name Worsdale. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 258 military records available for the last name Worsdale. For the veterans among your Worsdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worsdale lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Worsdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Worsdale in 1962 was 73, and 81 in 2004.

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